Civil Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Wendy Ali Robinson v. The Minister of Education and Board of Governors of Cedarbridge Academy
The Plaintiff, a former school teacher at Cedarbridge Academy, sued the Minister of Education and the Board of Governors, alleging a failure to provide a safe working environment due to exposure to mold and other hazardous substances. She cited breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1982. The Defendants sought to strike out the claim, arguing that the Act did not confer a right of action and that applicable regulations were enacted after the Plaintiff's period of employment.
2011
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
Antione Holder v. Hazel Holder et al
Antione Holder appealed against a decision by Justice Hellman given on 18 March 2014 regarding a partition action. He sought to appeal out of time due to alleged delays caused by his former attorneys. The case revolved around the division of property into lots 'A' and 'B' subject to planning permission and an issue of spillage from Antione's property affecting Hazel Holder's property.
2015
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
Robert Smith v Fiona Miller
The appellant an 86-year-old male appealed against conviction and sentence for sexual offences committed 44 years ago against a male child family member. The offences included causing or inducing a child to commit an indecent act and indecent assault. The case involved three counts of sexual offences detailed accounts from the complainant his sister and police evidence alongside the appellant's denial of all allegations. The magistrate found the appellant guilty and the appeal court upheld the conviction and sentence emphasizing the seriousness of the offences the breach of trust and the impact on the victim
2021
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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